For the high end collector of very fine leather bound books. This is the complete set of The Belgariad, the best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. Five magnificent leather-bound collectible heirloom books from Easton Press...with Pawn of Prophecy personally hand-signed by the author David Eddings on a special title page.

Easton Press, Norwalk, CT. 1997. "The Belgariad" by David Eddings. From the Masterpieces of Fantasy collection, this is the classic fantasy series, each edition luxuriously bound in full genuine leather. A five volume collection that is a Signed Limited Edition with Certificate of Authenticity. A rare and valuable set for your library. This collection will arrive complete with a set of five extra unattached "ex-libris" bookplates for your own personalization. A five volume complete matching set that includes:

1. Pawn of Prophecy (Personally signed by David Eddings w/COA)2. Queen of Sorcery3. Magician's Gambit4. Castle of Wizardry5. Enchanter's Endgame

Condition:As New. Very Fine. The condition is of the highest quality for all five volumes. No scratches to any of the gilded page edges and free of bumped corners. No attached bookplates. All photos of the actual set.

This is all of David Edding's great fantasy works. The Belgariad stands out as the best, as it has by far the most interesting characters, and yet they are "human" enough for us to be able to identify with them.

The plots also have lots of twists and turns, but true enough the apparently loose ends all come together at the end - a sure sign of a well crafted tale.

A classic fantasy good-vs.-evil, coming-of-age, lost-kings-returning, quest-with-companions epic. These are common themes in fantasy, but Eddings' writing is so witty, and his characters so intriguing, that it never gets old. He seems very aware he is using some well established cliches, but puts new twists on them and even makes fun of them as the story goes on